Help Crockett Theatre Kids Get to NATIONALS!

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The Description

With these funds CROCKETT THEATRE students will attend the National Thespian Festival in Lincoln, Nebraska, June 20 - 25, 2016 to defend their 2015 championship in Group Acting. 

Where EXACTLY does your donation go?

The cost to attend Nationals is $1,000 per student.  

*Registration = $720 per student, which includes:

  • A double room at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, residence hall
  • 3 meals per day in the university cafeteria
  • Admittance to all the shows, workshops and student activities
  • Competition in Group Acting
  • National's T-shirt

*Transportation to/from Lincoln, Nebraska = $280 

  • Charter bus from Dallas to Lincoln and back
  • Rental vans and gas from Austin to Dallas and back

The Funding:

Last year, Crockett Theatre was awarded the \"Send A Troupe" Grant; which funded registration and transportation for 18 students and 2 teachers.  Crockett earned a perfect score at Nationals and the privilege of performing at the Closing Ceremonies... known as "Mainstage."  That was the first time a grant winner had earned a Mainstage performance. 

Now, Crockett Theatre needs help to fund this opportunity for 2016.  Attending Nationals is not just about competition and socializing...  it's a celebration of student achievement in the arts. Organized by the Educational Theatre Association, the Festival is a one-of-a-kind, weeklong, immersion experience in singing, dancing, acting, designing, directing, creating, writing, and memory-making.  Festival features workshops presented by theatre professionals, individual and group performances, programs for technical theatre students, and opportunities to audition for college admission and scholarship. So whether you’re a freshman just beginning your theatrical journey, a seasoned senior with an impressive resume and great headshot, or an educator seeking enriching professional development—opportunities and adventures await at the Thespian Festival.

The Competition:

Crockett Theatre, Thespian Troupe #1924, competed in Group Acting on December 4th at the Texas Thespian State Festival in Dallas, earning a Superior Rating and a perfect score for the THIRD YEAR IN A ROW!  A record breaking 230 Texas High Schools with a combined total of 6,200 students were present at the Texas conference. Students can compete in ONE of SIX acting categories as part of the Individual Events Showcase: Monologue, Duet Acting, Solo Musical, Duet Musical, Group Acting and Group Musical.  84 groups competed in Group Acting, with only 3 schools earning a perfect score and qualifying for the finals round; Crockett High School, Cypress Ranch High School and Lakeview Centennial High School.

There were a total of 813 competing acts at the Texas Thespian State Festival. Crockett was 1 of only 31 acts to make it to the finals round.  To make Texas Finals, a perfect score must be earned from all 3 judges.  To qualify for Nationals, a performance must earn an overall  superior rating (a minimum score of 18 out of 20) from all 3 judges. 

What's Next? 

The next step for the Crockett Theatre 'Group Acting' Ensemble is to raise funds to attend the 2016 National Thespian Festival in Lincoln, Nebraska, June 20-25; where we plan to defend our National Championship in Group Acting.  Crockett Theatre Group Acting Ensemble includes: 

SENIORS: 

Libbie Barnes

Jesse Hernandez

David Pena

Rogelio Rocha

Erick Saenz

JUNIORS:

Casey Calderon-Smith

Nick Drummond

Bruno Maples

Samantha Overfelt

Alex Sanchez

SOPHOMORES:

Alyssa Arellano

Cameron Smith

Sarah Traylor

FRESHMEN:

Noah Messer

 

Back Up Plan

If we do not meet our goal...we will use these funds to continue education in the arts.  We will keep the funding in an account and continue working towards this goal for next year's national festival.  However, we will do everything within our abiities to reach this goal...this year.  

Fundraiser Updates (4)

20% in & over $3,000!

February 22, 2016

We are 20% towards our GOAL!!!

Thank you to our investors who put us over $3,000! 

Please share our link, it will help us win $500 from PledgeCents! 

Keep going, keep talking, keep sharing! 

The kids are excited and VERY grateful!!!

THANK YOU!!! 

We just hit $2,000!

February 18, 2016

Thank you everyone for your donations to date! 

We just hit $2,000!!! 

Let's keep going! Spread the word!!!  :) 

Crockett Theatre in the NEWS!

February 12, 2016

Hi Crockett Theatre investors! 

Thank you to all who have donated so far! Let's keep going! Spread the word! 

Here is a link to Crockett Theatre in the NEWS!!! 

http://keyetv.com/news/local/crockett-high-school-play-the-drowsy-chaperone

 

 

We Reached our first $1000!

February 6, 2016

We reached our first $1000! THANK YOU!!! 

Let's keep going! Spread the word! 

 

Comments (10)

Denise Johnston March 4, 2016

Good luck to all of you!

Kathy Dorman February 22, 2016

I'm so proud of y'all! 2 years in a row! You rock Ms. Burbank! Best wishes on raising all the $ you need to accomplish your dreams! I'm so happy my boys brought me to the theatre world! I enjoed watching them for 10 years! Still come to see Libby and the rest of you too!

Jason, Tatyana and Alexandra McCormick February 22, 2016

Way to go Crockett Actors!

Jeffrey Cusimano February 18, 2016

I would not be who or where I am today if it wasn't for programs like this. Break a leg!

Cristina February 18, 2016

Best of luck on your journey to Nationals! Go Thespians!

Luis Parra February 12, 2016

I resent that comment about the hardest working kids.

Barbara Johnson February 6, 2016

I agree Jessica......those were the days my friend, we thought they'd never end....

Marilyn and Henry Taylor February 4, 2016

Good luck Samantha!

Jessica Rio February 2, 2016

In honor of Mr. Sharp. Good Show!

Sarah Coronado February 2, 2016

I wish that we had something like this when I was a poor theater kid! Good luck to the incredibly talented actors and actresses at Crockett!

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About the Creator

Hello! I am the Theatre Director at Crockett High School in Austin, TX. I have been teaching at Crockett since 2009. I work with some incredibly talented students! I am grateful to be a part of this winning team, with dedicated students and supportive families! Attending Nationals is a great opportunity that my students cannot afford on their own. Your help can change a kid's life forever... on and off the stage! Please consider making a donation to the Crockett Theatre family... and Thank you! Sincerely... Thank you!
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